The median annual wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Lake Charles, LA is $33,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,130.
Pay spans roughly $28,130 at the 10th percentile to $46,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.07 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as opticians, dispensing in Lake Charles, LA.
| Median (annual) | $33,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.07 |
| 10th percentile | $28,130 |
| 90th percentile | $46,330 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.